Acupressure/Acupuncture

Masters of Science in Natural Health Care & Wellness Counseling

NHC 710

Breyer State University

Instructor: Audrea J. Adams, ND, Ph.D, DD

SYLLABUS:

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Acupressure/Acupuncture NHC-710, a 4 semester-hour course.

Acupressure: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that illness results from something either interfering with the flow of energy or creating an imbalance in different bodily organs. Using finger pressure on certain points on the body, hands, ears or feet that correspond to points on the energy pathways unblocks or redirects the energy flow.

Acupuncture: A form of Chinese medicine that involves placing thin stainless steel needles into various places of the body and manipulating them to relieve pain, illness or chronic conditions. It is a painless procedure that stimulates the body's "chi" energy to restore balance and harmony. There are more than 600 "acu-points" in a human body. Most of them are located on the arms and legs. When one feels pain or discomfort in a certain part of the body, an acupuncturist can provide relief by inserting one or several fine, solid needles into the proper "acu-points". Depending on the condition and severity, it may require from one to more than ten treatments for pain control. Treatment sessions are usually 30 minutes to one hour. The needles may be twirled or moved up and down to increase the effectiveness. Very low voltage and low current electrical stimulation is applied through the needles. The carefully controlled current is applied by a 9-volt battery.

You will learn how to use acupressure/acupuncture techniques as a healing modality to care for his/her own health, family's health, or start an acupressure/acupuncture health career.

TIME FRAME: This is a four-semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks of time. The first day of the course will begin the day that you notify me that your textbook has arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded four semester hours or credit.

TEXTBOOK: There is 1 book required for this course.

Healing With Acupressure. Helen Saul. ISBN # 0-658-01239-8.

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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS: You will be expected to read the entire coursebook during the span of the course. In addition to the required reading assignments, the course project assignment will include performing actual acupressure/acupuncture techniques with the purpose of relieving certain ailments. To ensure that learning is as simple and effective as possible, all course content is clearly presented in easy-to-understand terms.

An open-book proficiency Mid-term examination is required. The minimum passing score is 70%. It is due within 6 weeks after enrolment in the course. You will have up to 10 weeks to complete the course.

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

91-100%    = A
81-90%      = B
70-80%      = C
Below 70% = Failed

COURSE CONTENTS:

1). The whole person.
2). Eastern and Western approaches of Chinese Acupressure.
3). Body energy types: Chi, Meridians, Yin and Yang.
4). Sensory awareness exercises.
5). Hara breathing.
6). Using your hands in acupressure.
7). Acupressure for relaxation and rejuvenation.
8). Acupressure for muscle and joint problems.
9). Acupressure for common complaints.
10). Acupressure for first aid.
11). How to use Moxa to treat specific areas.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this course, you may address them to adm@breyerstate.com An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions.

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